For someone who is vision impaired, participating in physical activities can be a real challenge. But help is available – Vision Australia is organising sport sessions for the 1200 blind people living on the central coast.

A woman has died after falling out of a moving mini-bus on the F-3 freeway at Warnervale. The 45-year-old was returning home from a Christian camp in Sydney with a group of teenagers, who all witnessed the accident.

A 31-year-old man and his five-year-old daughter are lucky to be alive, after he accidentally caused an explosion at a Morisset service station. The man was trying to put petrol into a steel gerry can when the blast occurred.

The Central Coast has been overlooked by the Federal Government in the first round of handouts as part of the $650-million Jobs Fund. But one local social-campaigner hopes the appointment of Premier Nathan Rees as Minister for the Central Coast, could have a real difference, when it comes to future funding for the region.

It may have taken 22-years, but Gosford Court House has finally received its first ever facelift. Worth one-million dollars, the upgrade now offers more up-to-date facilities for users, as well as increased security for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

New South Wales Premier, Nathan Rees, has made his first visit to the Central Coast, since being appointed as Minister for the region last week. Despite a widespread push for a local Minister to take over the role, Mr Rees says he is as capable as any to handle the responsibility.

Bob Graham will continue on as mayor of Wyong Shire for another term after clinching the Mayoral elections . It’s the fourth time Mr Graham has held the position, but new Deputy Mayor, Lisa Matthew will have a lot to learn after taking on the position for the first time.

Business owners on the Central Coast have been given a helping hand as they to come terms with the new workplace laws. The Fair Work Act will rolled out over the coming months with the region’s business chamber attempting to make the transition easier.

Central Coast beaches have come under the spotlight this week, as part of the Keep Australia Beautiful Campaign. A judge has been scouring the shoreline to see how our beaches compare to others in the state.

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